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Let’s Read Oak Park featuring Sylvia Walker
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Let’s Read Oak Park: Storytime with Sylvia Walker

Let’s Read Oak Park (LROP) is Underground Books’ monthly literacy program designed to inspire a love of reading in children while bringing families together through stories and creativity.

On Saturday, September 12, 2026, from 10:00–11:00 AM, we’re excited to welcome Sylvia Walker, author of Hair to Share and The Umbrella. Sylvia will share her heartwarming stories that encourage kindness, friendship, confidence, and embracing what makes each of us unique.

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Author Talk featuring Maureen Smith
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Author Talk: An Afternoon with Maureen Smith

Spend the afternoon in community as Maureen Smith shares Maureen’s Life Story: Loss, Surrender, and Self‑Discovery. From 2–3:30 PM, Maureen invites us into a deeply personal journey—one shaped by courage, reflection, and the strength it takes to rebuild. This author talk offers space for connection, healing, and honest conversation, leaving attendees inspired and grounded.

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Let’s Read Oak Park featuring Erin Dealey
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Let’s read Oak Park Featuring Erin Dealey

Let’s Read Oak Park is bringing the joy Saturday August 8th from 10–11 AM! Kids will light up as author Erin Dealey shares K is for Kindergarten and Squirrel Draws Big Feelings two stories full of heart, humor, and big imagination. After storytime, little readers jump into a hands-on activity that keeps the fun going. And every child walks away with a free book to take home and treasure. It’s the perfect blend of learning, laughter, and community love.

 

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Author Talk Featurnig Teddy Riley
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Join us for an in-person chat with the amazing Teddy Riley! Get the scoop on his latest work, hear some cool stories, and maybe ask a question or two. It’s a chill chance to hang out and dive into the world of writing with a pro. Don’t miss out on this awesome event!

Grammy Award–winning R&B and hip-hop legend Teddy Riley recounts his journey from growing up in the projects in Harlem to inventing the genre New Jack Swing, selling out shows at Madison Square Garden, and creating music for Michael Jackson, Snoop Dogg, Pharrell, and more.

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Readers are Leaders Annual Jack & Jill Book Giveaway
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Readers Are Leaders Annual Book Giveaway
Hosted by Jack & Jill of America, Inc.

Saturday, January 17, 2026
3:00–5:00 PM
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Underground Books, in partnership with Jack & Jill of America, Inc., invites families to the Readers Are Leaders Children’s Book Giveaway.

This free community event celebrates literacy and encourages a love of reading among young people. Children who attend will be able to choose a book of their own, helping them build confidence, curiosity, and a personal connection to reading. Our goal is for every child to leave with a book that sparks imagination and inspires a lifelong love of learning.

Join us at Underground Books for an afternoon focused on youth, education, and community. When children read, they lead.

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Let’s Read Oak Park
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CONFIRM YOUR ATTENDANCE 

Elementary school aged children explore books and participate in hands on activities with an emphasis on cultural themes. Students will engage in interactive book readings, and select a free book of their choice to take home and encourage reading together as a family!

Space is limited to 12 per event so sign up today!

Let’s Read Oak Park is presented by St. HOPE and in sponsorship with the Sacramento Region Community Foundation.

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Let’s Read Oak Park
Underground Books

CONFIRM YOUR ATTENDANCE 

Elementary school aged children explore books and participate in hands on activities with an emphasis on cultural themes. Students will engage in interactive book readings, and select a free book of their choice to take home and encourage reading together as a family!

Space is limited to 12 per event so sign up today!

Let’s Read Oak Park is presented by St. HOPE and in sponsorship with the Sacramento Region Community Foundation.

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Kathy Marshall “Finding Otho: The Search for Our Enslaved Williams Ancestors”
Discussion and Book Signing

Kathy Lynne Marshall’s lifelong infatuation with African culture was challenged when a DNA test revealed just how much European cream was in her African coffee. That sent her on an intensive search to find out more about her family’s diverse ancestry. Focusing on her maternal great-great-grandfather, Otho Williams, Kathy only knew he was born a slave in 1834 in Maryland. But who were his parents and his owner? Exactly where was his home?